Fort Worth deputy loses job over Facebook rants

Published 11:11 pm, Tuesday, August 28, 2012

FORT WORTH — A North Texas sheriff's deputy has lost his job over rants he posted against his boss and two other county employees.

A disciplinary letter obtained by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram shows Richard "Bo" Aldridge accused Sheriff Dee Anderson of drinking and driving in his county vehicle. Anderson denied the allegation categorically.

The letter also showed Aldridge made derogatory comments against one of his opponents in his campaign for the Precinct 1 constable's job, which Aldridge lost. He also made derogatory comments against County Commissioner J.D. Johnson.